CSA excludes du Preez, de Klerk from 2022-23 central contracts list

As the Cricket South Africa (CSA) released the 15-women central contracts list on Monday (May 2), two very prominent names, expectedly, had no mention.

South Africa batter Mignon du Preez and all-rounder Nadine de Klerk missed out on the list, and their places have been filled by the two new entrants- Tazmin Brits and Nonkululeko Mlaba.

While du Preez was a part of the team that reached the 2022 ODI World Cup semifinal, de Klerk could not make it to South Africa's squad for the tournament. 

Although the 32-year old now stands retired from ODI and Test cricket, she still has made herself available for the national side as far as T20I is concerned.

Talking about Brits and Mlaba, they have featured for South Africa regularly since 2021 and now have central contracts to their respective names.

Chief Executive Officer of CSA, Pholetsi Moseki, while announcing the list, hoped for Proteas Women's success in the upcoming calendar year, which includes their matches against Ireland and England.

"After a remarkable year for the Momentum Proteas that saw the team climb to and maintain second spot in the ODI world rankings, it is with immense pleasure to announce next season's squad of contracted players as they embark on their next challenge in world cricket," Moseki said as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.

"Just like the previous 12 months, the next year brings forth a hugely-anticipated calendar of international cricket for the Proteas Women, and we strongly believe in the set-up in place at the top of our women's game to continue breaking boundaries and make their mark in the game," he added.

Moseki further congratulated the two new additions to the central contracts list.

"On behalf of CSA, congratulations to Tazmin Brits and Nonkululeko Mlaba on their newly-awarded contracts. Their dedication and work on and off the field has not gone unnoticed, and these contracts are a reward for their contributions."

Contracted players (2022-23): Marizanne Kapp, Laura Wolvaardt, Trisha Chetty, Shabnim Ismail, Sinalo Jafta, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Lizelle Lee, Suné Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloé Tryon, Dané van Niekerk, Tazmin Brits, Lara Goodall